Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming the new Supreme Leader of Iran. In a telegram released by the Kremlin, Putin said he believes Khamenei will continue the work of his father and help unite the Iranian people during a difficult period.
Putin also reaffirmed Russia’s strong support for Iran, describing Moscow as a reliable partner of the Islamic Republic and expressing solidarity with the country during ongoing regional tensions.
Mojtaba Khamenei, aged 56, becomes Iran’s third Supreme Leader in history. Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s president, said the appointment could strengthen national unity.
The position had previously been held for 37 years by Ali Khamenei, who died at age 86 after a joint airstrike by the United States and Israel targeted his residence in Tehran on February 28.
Source: AA
